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1st April we’re re-opening the Hebridean Woolshed’s wee shop here in the walled garden in South Uist.

The entire Outer Hebrides was released from lockdown yesterday at 6pm, and were now back in Tier 3, along with Orkney, Shetland and some islands in the Inner Hebrides.  That means we can re-open our (non-essential) shop, subject to sanitizing procedures, social distancing etc etc ; but that’s only to fellow islanders, as travel between local authority areas and between different tiers is still prohibited until 26 April.

First primrose of season emerging despite wintry showers.

Primroses emerging through last year’s bracken. High Field.

Wild primroses, Cnoc a Deas, Isle of South Uist

So, when you’re ready (and permitted) to come, we’ll be ready to welcome you. Until then, let’s just enjoy the stillness and quietude, the wild primroses putting out blooms even amidst the chilly blasts of March.